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Deckchair Dreams

Posted on October 20, 2008 Under Art

We know it isn't summer. Especially in England, it definitely isn't summer. But that isn't stopping the Royal Parks Foundation and Bloomberg from pushing the Deckchair Dreams line of artistic deckchairs. The chairs were birthed from a desire to see…

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Veals and Geeks

Posted on October 17, 2008 Under Gadgetry
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Remake Light

Posted on October 17, 2008 Under Design

One of the great things about traveling is getting to see some of the local design products. The instant I saw Remake Design's wall light fixtures I knew I was looking at a gem. The light blocks break apart and…

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Belga Queen

Posted on October 17, 2008 Under Travel

Belgium is known for its chocolate, waffles and beer, but there is only so much that your stomach can take. I had a fantastic meal at the Belga Queen. A renovated bank hosts an expansive restaurant featuring some of the…

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Worn Again Virgin

Posted on October 17, 2008 Under Fashion

Their fashion is your rubbish. Using seat belts, tires, prison blankets, parachutes and fireman's uniforms the design team Worn Again creates bags and shoes. Relying soly on recylced and resued goods, they are a kick in the butt for sustainable…

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The White Hotel

Posted on October 17, 2008 Under Travel

The White Hotel in Brussels is a truely designer hotel. Belgium designers were each given a room to create, resulting 50+ rooms with a custom look that doesn't cut any design corners. Obviously, things that are well appointed tend to…

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Beep Labs x Thingamagoo

Posted on October 17, 2008 Under Gadgetry
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Dan Funderburgh x ObamaBike

Posted on October 15, 2008 Under Eco

Would you like a cleaner environment? Ride bike. Would you like a Democrat in the White House? Vote for Barack Obama.  Or, mash the two together with this Obama bike that just hit eBay. The bike is designed by activist…

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The Peanut Butter Machine

Posted on October 15, 2008 Under Food

Reader poll: How many of you had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch? Did you make your own peanut butter? You can with the Peanut Butter Machine. It accepts all different kind of nuts, and if you haven't…

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Blog Action Day

Posted on October 15, 2008 Under Life

You might see quite a few of your favorite blogs playing this video today. That's because today is Blog Action Day. Thousands of bloggers are taking time out to focus on the issue of poverty and what the online community…

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